Article
Agronomy
Guillaume Blanchet, Karim Barkaoui, Mattia Bradley, Christian Dupraz, Marie Gosme
Summary: Alley cropping is considered a promising adaptation strategy in the face of more frequent drought events in Mediterranean regions. However, the presence of trees can limit crop productivity, especially under dry conditions. This study suggests that agroforestry systems may exhibit higher resilience in the case of early drought conditions.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Alberto Mantino, Giovanni Pecchioni, Cristiano Tozzini, Marcello Mele, Giorgio Ragaglini
Summary: The transition from conventional arable to silvoarable systems can enhance ecosystem services delivery. However, it is crucial to assess crop yield under agroforestry conditions to ensure the reliability of these systems and expand our knowledge to support their design. This study investigates the effects of poplar short rotation coppice rows on soybean and sorghum productivity in a 2-year rotation within an alley-cropping system, highlighting the importance of light availability and soil characteristics on crop performance. Our results show that light is crucial for sorghum cultivation, while soybean is also affected by soil moisture and water retention capacity, emphasizing the need to consider different crop agronomic performance and tree row harvest cycle in the design of an SRC-based agroforestry system.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Beren Spencer, Amir Abadi, John Bartle, Robert Sudmeyer, Sarah Van Gent, Mark Gibberd, Ayalsew Zerihun
Summary: Mallee eucalypts are being developed as a short rotation coppice crop in the agricultural systems of southwest Western Australia for biomass production, eucalyptus oil, and carbon credits to combat dryland salinity. The levelized costs (LC) of mallee biomass production vary from AUD40 to AUD257 fresh Mg-1, with factors such as production, crop rotation decisions, and harvest regime influencing the costs. Income from harvested biomass or carbon credits is essential for making mallee agroforestry commercially attractive, as the income from carbon sequestered in root biomass alone is unlikely to make it economically viable.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Francesco Reyes, Marie Gosme, Kevin J. Wolz, Isabelle Lecomte, Christian Dupraz
Summary: Alley cropping system shows potential in mitigating crop growth stresses caused by climate change, especially in reducing the impact of extreme weather events. Agroforestry can buffer the effects of climate change on crops and increase the stability of crop yields.
Review
Agronomy
Benjamin Bishop, Nicholas A. Meier, Mark V. Coggeshall, Sarah T. Lovell, Ronald S. Revord
Summary: Agroforestry adoption is becoming popular in temperate US, with government incentives. European timber plantations have used walnut to grow spring grain crops between tree rows. Incorporating black walnut into alley cropping systems can reduce competition and provide nutritious nuts. However, variation in cultivars may affect compatibility with winter grains.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sonia Paz-Dyderska, Andrzej M. Jagodzinski, Marcin K. Dyderski
Summary: The study predicts a northward shift and distribution loss at the southern edge of Juglans regia's current range, driven by increasing climate seasonality. Temperature seasonality and temperature annual range are the most important predictors of its potential distribution.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Martin Notaro, Carlos Collado, Jhon Kinsley Depas, Dufrene Dumovil, Aquino Jean Denis, Olivier Deheuvels, Philippe Tixier, Christian Gary
Summary: The study analyzed the effects of various associated crops on cocoa tree productivity, finding that Fabaceae plants can enhance cocoa productivity at short distances (< 3m), while food-producing trees have a negative impact that decreases with increasing distance. This research provides valuable insights for optimizing agroforestry systems and recommending appropriate distances between cocoa trees and associated plants.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Ying-Tsui Wang, Brian N. Bailey, Kaiming Fu, Kenneth Shackel
Summary: Shoot morphology and canopy position play a significant role in fruiting potential. This study focused on the relationship between shoot length and within-tree position and fruit number variation in mature walnut trees. Fruit number was positively correlated with the length of previous-year shoots and current-year floral shoots. However, accurately reconstructing tree architecture using available software proved to be challenging.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Peter Zubay, Jakob Kunzelmann, Andras Ittzes, Eva Nemeth Zamborine, Krisztina Szabo
Summary: The study revealed allelopathic effects of Juglans regia L. and Populus tremula L. on germination of medicinal and aromatic plants, with different species showing specific tolerance to these effects. It suggested further research on introducing certain species into agroforestry systems due to their relative tolerance to the allelochemicals.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Priyanka Sharma, Pankaj Dadheech, Nagender Aneja, Sandhya Aneja
Summary: This paper aims to predict crop yield using variables such as rainfall, crop, meteorological conditions, area, production, and yield to address the serious issues facing agricultural sustainability. The results of the study show that random forest and convolutional neural network are the most effective methods for accurately predicting crop yield.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Cristiam Bosi, Neil Ian Huth, Paulo Cesar Sentelhas, Jose Ricardo Macedo Pezzopane
Summary: The study showed that the APSIM-Tropical Pasture model was effective in simulating pasture growth when only competition for solar radiation was considered, but had limitations when belowground competition for soil water and nutrients was taken into account.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Erickson Basave-Villalobos, Victor M. Cetina-Alcala, Victor Conde-Martinez, Miguel A. Lopez-Lopez, Carlos Trejo, Carlos Ramirez-Herrera
Summary: Understanding how plants respond to different light environments can help optimize their production and growth. In this study, morpho-physiological changes in Crescentia alata and Enterolobium cyclocarpum were examined under varying light levels. The results showed that C. alata responded better to higher light levels, while E. cyclocarpum preferred lower levels.
Article
Agronomy
Kenta Iwasaki, Hiroyuki Torita, Marie Touze, Hideo Wada, Tomoyuki Abe
Summary: The net change in crop yield due to tree windbreaks is determined by the difference between gain in sheltered areas and loss in competition zones. Both positive and negative effects of windbreaks should be considered in determining the optimal structure. Our model showed that windbreaks can increase maize yield through growth rate promotion, but also lead to yield loss due to shading. The optimal windbreak design varies depending on height, orientation, and porosity to balance the positive and negative effects on crop yield.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Eduardo Collado, Miriam Pique, Jaime Coello, Javier de-Dios-Garcia, Carla Fuentes, Lluis Coll
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of close-to-nature silvicultural treatments on tree growth and soil moisture, finding that this management approach can enhance tree vitality and increase soil moisture, reducing vulnerability to drought.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md Hafiz All Amin, Most Mottakina Akter, Warangkana Jutidamrongphan, Kua-anan Techato
Summary: This study investigated the economic production of okra in a forest setting. The findings revealed that okra production differed significantly in the three agroforestry practices. Okra-A. lebbeck agroforestry had the highest fresh okra yield and benefit-cost ratio, while okra-M. azedarach agroforestry had the lowest yield. The highest amount of carbon sequestration was measured in the okra-M. azedarach agroforestry.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Boubacar Camara, Marie Gosme, Daouda Ngom, Zoe Daba Gomis, Marcel Badji, Diaminatou Sanogo, Christian Dupraz
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Hector Daniel Inurreta-Aguirre, Pierre-Eric Lauri, Christian Dupraz, Marie Gosme
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2018)
Article
Soil Science
Esther Guillot, Philippe Hinsinger, Lydie Dufour, Jacques Roy, Isabelle Bertrand
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Forestry
Awaz Mohamed, Yogan Monnier, Zhun Mao, Christophe Jourdan, Sylvie Sabatier, Christian Dupraz, Lydie Dufour, Mathilde Millan, Alexia Stokes
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christian Dupraz, Kevin J. Wolz, Isabelle Lecomte, Gregoire Talbot, Gregoire Vincent, Rachmat Mulia, Francois Bussiere, Harry Ozier-Lafontaine, Sitraka Andrianarisoa, Nick Jackson, Gerry Lawson, Nicolas Dones, Herve Sinoquet, Betha Lusiana, Degi Harja, Susy Domenicano, Francesco Reyes, Marie Gosme, Meine Van Noordwijk
Article
Agronomy
Guillaume Blanchet, Karim Barkaoui, Mattia Bradley, Christian Dupraz, Marie Gosme
Summary: Alley cropping is considered a promising adaptation strategy in the face of more frequent drought events in Mediterranean regions. However, the presence of trees can limit crop productivity, especially under dry conditions. This study suggests that agroforestry systems may exhibit higher resilience in the case of early drought conditions.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Francesco Reyes, Marie Gosme, Kevin J. Wolz, Isabelle Lecomte, Christian Dupraz
Summary: Alley cropping system shows potential in mitigating crop growth stresses caused by climate change, especially in reducing the impact of extreme weather events. Agroforestry can buffer the effects of climate change on crops and increase the stability of crop yields.
Article
Agronomy
Gaopeng Huo, Marie Gosme, Xiaodong Gao, Christian Dupraz, Jianli Yang, Xining Zhao
Summary: The separation of water absorption by roots between trees and crops in intercropping systems varies depending on the horizontal distribution of water sources. During high rainfall periods, trees tend to absorb more water from uncropped areas, while in low rainfall periods, intercropping promotes water absorption by trees from deeper soil layers.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hector Daniel Inurreta-Aguirre, Pierre-Eric Lauri, Christian Dupraz, Marie Gosme
Summary: Pruning tree roots in alley cropping systems can reduce underground competition and increase soil water content, but does not lead to an increase in crop yield.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Mohammad Effendy Ya'acob, Li Lu, Frisco Nobilly, Nik Norasma Che'Ya, Ammar Abdul Aziz, Christian Dupraz, Muhammad Syafiq Yahya, Sharifah Nur Atikah, Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun
Summary: Weed management in large-scale solar photovoltaic farms is a significant concern due to labor scarcity and expensive pesticides. Improper weed control can have negative impacts on solar modules, communication cables, and even cause fires. Detailed information on weed composition in solar farms, particularly in Malaysia, is lacking. Implementing effective weed-control measures through high-quality weedmat installation can be beneficial in addressing the challenges faced by solar farms.
Article
Soil Science
Kasaina Sitraka Andrianarisoa, Lydie Dufour, Severine Bienaime, Bernhard Zeller, Caroline Choma, Christian Dupraz
Summary: This study aimed to measure the soil potential net nitrogen mineralization and nitrification in deep soil layers and discuss factors controlling their variability. The results showed that both mineralization and nitrification occurred at all depths, with a significant increase in nitrate content in the black layer after 51 days of incubation at 25 degrees C. These findings highlight the importance of considering potential net nitrogen mineralization and nitrification in deep soil layers for improving model predictions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Christian Dupraz
Summary: The yield of crops in agrivoltaic and agroforestry systems is difficult to predict. The Ground Coverage Ratio (GCR) can be used as an indicator of crop potential productivity in agrivoltaic systems, with a GCR < 25% ensuring most crop yields stay above 80%. This simple and cost-effective alternative can be used to validate agrivoltaic projects.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Vikrant Khare, Rama Shankar Shukla, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Suneeta Pandey
Summary: This study explores the variation and recognition of heat responsive traits in wheat, aiming to enhance wheat productivity in high temperature stress conditions. The findings provide valuable insights into the key factors influencing grain yield and offer a framework for developing heat tolerant cultivars in the future.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2024)